The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 23,100
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
62 mpg
30 mpg
highway
78 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
144.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
65.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
